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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.66, 9,182.50 and 2,832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.66, 9,182.50 and 2,832.62 is: 4,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.66 : 9,182.50 = 2,832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.66/9,182.50 = 2,832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.66x = 9,182.50 × 2,832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.66x = 26,010,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,010,480.16/6,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.24

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